Juan Fernando Cristo


Juan Fernando Cristo is a Colombian lawyer and politician, who currently holds the position of Interior Minister. As Minister of Interior, Juan Fernando Cristo has played a key role in the implementation of the peace accords signed with FARC, given that the Government's legislative agenda relies heavily on the work of the Interior Ministry.
On May 25, 2017, Cristo announced his candidacy for Colombian's presidency in the 2018 election. If elected, Cristo is expected to maintain his staunch support for the Colombian peace process, stating on July 4, 2017 that "regardless of who wins the election, it is impossible to remove passengers from the peace plane."